Technical Advisory Committee
The CHNEP Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provides technical expertise and support to regional scientific research and restoration efforts. Its members are respected scientists from a variety of public and private entities. This committee provides input to CHNEP Management and Policy Committees, advising on technical decisions.
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The next Technical Advisory Committee meeting will be held on August 6th, 2026, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Charlotte County Centennial Park Recreation Center- large multipurpose room:
1120 Centennial Blvd. - Port Charlotte, FL, 33953.
​The agenda and supporting meeting materials will be available prior to the next meeting. In-person CHNEP TAC meetings have resumed. If you are unable to attend in person or to arrange for an alternate to do so, please email Keara at kabel@chnep.org or call (941) 833-6580.
Upcoming Technical Advisory Committee Meetings:
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August 6, 2026
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December 3, 2026
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April 8, 2027
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August 5, 2027
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December 2, 2027
April 9, 2026 TAC Meeting Materials:
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Agenda Packet
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Supporting documents related to Agenda Items:
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Presentations from the April 9th, 2026 TAC Meeting:
CHNEP Update - Jennifer Hecker ,CHNEP Executive Director
NOTE: All meetings are open to the public. Information about the meetings is posted on the corresponding Committee page at least a week in advance of the next meeting date.
Nutrients & Red Tide State of the Science Symposium - Betty Staugler, NOAA HAB Liaison, -Florida Sea Grant
Integrated Microbial Source Tracking & Hydrometerologic Controls on Fecal Indicator Bacteria in Upper Charlotte Harbor Canal Systems - Richard Whitman, PhD, Heal Our Harbor
CHNEP Water Atlas New Features & Tools - Sarina Barnard, CHNEP Research & GIS Coordinator